Magic? Well, just like Cabbage Patch Kids and bras made in the shapes of cones, it was a fad that has died out to great extent. Sure, there’s still a few people in backwater nations and areas that still wear cones on their breasts and have bangs 40 feet into the air, but that’s hardly mainstream anymore. Tongue
(Yes, I just insulted the 80’s, DEAL WITH IT! Mwhuhahahahaha!)
Wow. You just insulted two of my favorite hobbies: the 80s and Magic. All in one post. I don’t know whether to feel offended or admire the fact someone could evoke such negative feelings from me.
I disagree. Magic is incredibly popular today and Wizards continues to sell more product than when Magic was just a fad (I suppose you’re referring to the mid-late 90s). Without Magic, I highly doubt WOTC would exist today; certainly not to this extent anyways. Without WOTC, Hasbro becomes the sole proprietor of Avalon Hill and Axis and Allies. And as bad as Wizards neglect us, can you imagine Hasbro under full control of Axis and Allies? Chances are A&A would not have the longevity or new expansions it consistently receives – including A&A:50. If anything Hasbro would dumb the rules down, make it more Risk-like, and introduce a “Junior’s Edition” like Monopoly. So be glad Magic kept WOTC alive.
(Originally, I was going to respond with something negative about Star Wars RPG, but I can’t. The truth is, I love that game too)
Secondly, most of us are products of the 80s. Were you beaten as a child? Wait don’t answer that question. I don’t want to know.